Author Topic: Please help me clean these GALAGA 88' files (Read 11941 times)

mrclean · « **on:** May 06, 2009, 11:47:18 am »

OK so i came across http://www.appolo.com/collection/galaga88/galaga88.htm this website, and they restored a "GALAGA '88" cabinet, ~~but unfortunately did not contact me back about the art files which they posted if you need them to contact them.~~

Edit: I was able to get in touch with appolo through ebay, and told me that 3 of his computers have crashed since then and he no longer has any of the files.

So with that being said, recently I finally acquired my Galaga 88' ! cabinet for my restoration project. I already stripped my control panel to the bare metal and would love it if some one can clean up the CPO for this game.

I couldn't find the art file on localarcade,joymonkey etc. If you happen to own a NOS one please let me know if you would be willing to sell it to me. other wise I have acquired a NOS piece that was on loan which was scanned in at 400 dpi that I had stitched.. but now I really need it done my control panel is ready for it!

Download link for the raw / stitched scan of the galaga 88' CPO: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ohlisk (Please let me know if the download link does not work)

mrclean · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2009, 06:47:17 pm »

Any one??

BASS! · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2009, 02:46:47 am »

You sure are impatient one day and allready a repost

K I ran it through selective colors and remade the layers. This is a rough draft. Just needs some tracing time.

*image is just a preview
I have the full 300mb PDF

mrclean · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2009, 01:35:10 pm »

Thanks Bass!, It's just that my control panel has already been stripped etc.. I appreciate it, let me know once it's complete please PM me on where the hosted large file would be :-) Are you going replicate the half tone dots?

mrclean · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2009, 02:02:59 pm »

And you know what while we are on this topic, unfortinately I only have 1x piece of NOS side art. But I did scan that in also at 400dpi.. as far as art goes there really isn't much for this game no bezel or instrcution cards.

Here is a link to the stitched side art: http://www.sendspace.com/file/lj14lf

I guess if you do the side art and save the layer for the background stars the marquee could also be done easily.

Link to Marquee: http://www.sendspace.com/file/24adlq

(mines some what faded)

mrclean · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2009, 04:41:15 pm »

Just checking in.. one week bump.

sean-o-mac · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2009, 05:21:44 pm »

Mr. Clean, are you looking to clean up everything with all matching colors or what?

mrclean · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2009, 09:12:46 am »

Quote from: sean-o-mac on May 18, 2009, 05:21:44 pm

Mr. Clean, are you looking to clean up everything with all matching colors or what?

who ever wants to take a stab at the artwork is my guest. I really hope this gets finished! I would like the colors to match of course!

sean-o-mac · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2009, 12:59:14 pm »

Youre talking some hours of hard work. Are you looking for someone to do this just for free?

mrclean · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:09:23 pm »

Quote from: sean-o-mac on May 19, 2009, 12:59:14 pm

Youre talking some hours of hard work. Are you looking for someone to do this just for free?

Yeah hopefully someone enjoy's cleaning up artwork and also wants to share it with the rest of the community which is why I posted all of the raw files publicly. I might end up just purchasing a NOS piece but it would be nice for this to be available to everyone.

BASS! · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2009, 08:57:07 pm »

Hey there, just got some time to make a post. Yeah I got about 1/4 into it and have been working on smoothing and filling all of the layers as close to the original as possible. I have actually made some headway, but most of the layer masks are being hand painted, and the result is a long time. I'm not really that amazing at illustrator, so I am waiting until I get all of the layers cleaned up, dust and speckles removed, I'll throw it in there for some live tracing. If anyone wants to take the cleaned up files to finish the tracing, that would be awesome, but I will not in any way be able to finish this overnight. I'll try and get some more time to do some progress shots soon.

mrclean · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2009, 09:44:07 pm »

"THANK YOU SO MUCH!" - Tom Petty

BASS! I can't express to you how much I really apreciate the effort, again thanks dude! I understand you cant produce the art "overnight". I'm just eager because my panel is ready for it. Actually someone on KLOV just posted today that they found a NOS 1x piece of Galaga '88 side art in a NOS Bulk purchase, so that would complete my set. ~~I'm crossing my fingers that i'll be able to obtain it.~~ If I do or don't get the NOS CPO it's still nice to know that these files will be available to everyone once completed for other future projects.

*Edit*, I now have the NOS side art "set"!! However once this CPO artwork is finalized, i'd still love to also see the sideart completed as well.

BASS! · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:28:10 am »

k, I'm going to bed, but I set it to upload the file so when I get up I'll have a link for a wip.

mrclean · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2009, 02:45:40 pm »

Quote from: BASS! on May 21, 2009, 06:28:10 am

k, I'm going to bed, but I set it to upload the file so when I get up I'll have a link for a wip.

Cool! Excited to see it.

sean-o-mac · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2009, 03:08:13 pm »

Whomever can supply a link of what they have done thus far, I can clean them up.

mrclean · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:35:27 pm »

Quote from: sean-o-mac on May 21, 2009, 03:08:13 pm

Whomever can supply a link of what they have done thus far, I can clean them up.

nice! collaborative effort.

BASS! · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2009, 06:12:48 am »

http://www.sendspace.com/file/wrdjfi

K got some more work done on it. You will have to load it in photoshop to see the top blue layer that cleans up all of the specks. It does end up hiding all of the paint streaks (which I am still working on painting out)

BASS! · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2009, 06:22:32 am »

mrclean · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2009, 03:17:35 pm »

ok, so the good news is that I ended up buying the NOS CPO for Galaga 88' from the same KLOVer who lent it to me, Which completes all of the artwork I need for my restoration! I would still love to see this project get finished .

BASS! · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2009, 04:47:45 pm »

Wow that was a waste of time.

mrclean · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2009, 11:15:35 pm »

certainly not a waste of time.. people are going to utilize the files and I'm not sure what mine will look like once applied who knows I might botch it. Regardless I still want this project to get finished.

SavannahLion · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2009, 01:11:04 am »

Quote from: BASS! on May 22, 2009, 04:47:45 pm

Wow that was a waste of time.

Consider it an investment. There is only a finite source of NOS components.

sean-o-mac · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2009, 01:07:24 pm »

BASS, if you can provide a link or email them to me or something, I can finish up and send them to JoyMonkey, Sir Woogir and Mr. Do. I think it was kinda crappy how he bought the NOS anyway, but I appreiciate the effort. Thats why I asked if he wanted someone to do this for free, cause it was going to be a lot of work.

WunderCade · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2009, 04:16:10 pm »

If it's any consolation, I would certainly undertake a Galaga '88 restoration if these files were available and I am sure the rest of this community appreciates your efforts.

I appreciate your efforts, and ya, I think the "I would like this project to go forward." was kinda of a nervy thing to post, especially when all you've contributed is posting impatient requests on a message board.

If any one needs it, I have an NOS Ms. Pac-man CPO and an NOS Galaga CPO I can scan if anyone needs those files for a future restoration project. Consider it my contribution.

Good job guys for your willingness to help this guy out despite him not needing the files afterall.

BASS! · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2009, 04:59:31 pm »

Quote from: sean-o-mac on May 23, 2009, 01:07:24 pm

BASS, if you can provide a link or email them to me or something, I can finish up and send them to JoyMonkey, Sir Woogir and Mr. Do. I think it was kinda crappy how he bought the NOS anyway, but I appreiciate the effort. Thats why I asked if he wanted someone to do this for free, cause it was going to be a lot of work.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/wrdjfi

(don't just preview in acrobat, the top adjustment layers are hidden in photoshop)

I just didn't want to spend this time if no one was interested, if you are lets do this. I will dump some more time in if you need. Tell me what your thinkin sean, you wanna just trace it from here, or you want me to clean it a bit more?

sean-o-mac · « **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2009, 05:12:19 pm »

Downloading now. Give me one night, you take a break and Ill see what we should do. Thanks for the link.

sean-o-mac · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2009, 05:29:42 pm »

Holycrap Bass, thats a lot of work man. You have done a ton already and there is still a long way to go. I like how you layer yours, I trace and fill mine, but either way, this is going to be a job.

Think we should do the sideart and marquee too? I mean, how many people actually play this game?

BASS! · « **Reply #27 on:** May 24, 2009, 05:07:33 am »

Quote from: sean-o-mac on May 23, 2009, 05:29:42 pm

Holycrap Bass, thats a lot of work man. You have done a ton already and there is still a long way to go. I like how you layer yours, I trace and fill mine, but either way, this is going to be a job.

Think we should do the sideart and marquee too? I mean, how many people actually play this game?

Thanks man, I still work on this stuff like my sign shop days, one layer for every element. Meh who cares if anyone needs it, I've wasted like 5 hours allready on it, might as well finish it up. If we could get a high dpi scan of the sideart that looks easy.

mrclean · « **Reply #28 on:** May 24, 2009, 10:43:34 am »

Quote

If we could get a high dpi scan of the sideart that looks easy.

Again here is the side art that I scanned in a 400dpi:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/lj14lf

Also the marquee scan: http://www.sendspace.com/file/24adlq

that completes the artwork for this game.

GaryMcT · « **Reply #29 on:** July 16, 2009, 03:45:48 am »

Quote from: sean-o-mac on May 23, 2009, 05:29:42 pm

Holycrap Bass, thats a lot of work man. You have done a ton already and there is still a long way to go. I like how you layer yours, I trace and fill mine, but either way, this is going to be a job.

Think we should do the sideart and marquee too? I mean, how many people actually play this game?

For what it's worth, it is one of my favorite games!

sean-o-mac · « **Reply #30 on:** August 20, 2009, 03:49:34 am »

Think Im going to redo these since the topic ended up dying.

SavannahLion · « **Reply #31 on:** September 02, 2009, 01:27:06 am »

It didn't really die, I don't think. I think most everyone got what they wanted/needed out of that. Are you having trouble downloading the files already worked on? Seems the links are no longer valid.

lamojd · « **Reply #32 on:** September 02, 2009, 01:21:48 pm »

Yes please redo, I know need a high quality Marquee, Sideart and CPO, mine was recently damaged in a fire and I'd like to restore, to hopefully better condition than when it began.

BASS! · « **Reply #33 on:** September 03, 2009, 12:43:01 am »

Ill dig em out of my backup soon for ya. I have a couple that I blew up to trace that you may want. I have a version that I removed all of the damaged bits without enhancing the color.

Ps this isn't dead, they guy who needed the files just ended up buying a nos overlay. I'll pass off the files, but due to the large size they may not be around for ever.

lamojd · « **Reply #34 on:** September 03, 2009, 03:21:50 am »

Thanks BASS!, I'll Keep checkin

lamojd · « **Reply #35 on:** December 07, 2009, 04:46:50 am »

I still never saw the files uploaded, anybody got copies I can get, I really want to get my machine restored.

mrclean · « **Reply #36 on:** December 07, 2009, 11:23:51 am »

If you need to grab the raw files I still have them on my other HDD, I should probably post them on my website / blog. Let me know (PM me should you want the raw files). Feel free to check out my Dedicated Galaga '88: http://www.guscade.com

lamojd · « **Reply #37 on:** March 12, 2010, 09:18:32 pm »

Help I need a marquee and cpo so I can print and get this game back to 100%

tbombaci · « **Reply #38 on:** March 13, 2010, 01:49:13 am »

I started working on this a while back. I am almost finished.

-tom

lamojd · « **Reply #39 on:** March 13, 2010, 03:50:37 am »

Wonderful I'll keep posted

mrclean · « **Reply #40 on:** April 26, 2010, 08:34:07 pm »

I'm not sure if the artwork ever got completed for this, since I've posted this thread I have gotten various PM's asking to repost the artwork, so once again here is another link:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/77y2kx

If someone has a dedicated server please host it, or if someone ever finished cleaning the files.

lilshawn · « **Reply #41 on:** April 28, 2010, 01:05:21 am »

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Help I need a marquee and cpo so I can print and get this game back to 100%

dude WHAT does that SMELL like?!?!?

lamojd · « **Reply #42 on:** April 28, 2010, 11:41:24 am »

Just like the smell of napalm in the morning.

tbombaci · « **Reply #43 on:** May 13, 2010, 06:12:03 pm »

Still working on the sideart as promised. I am at the point of the halftone in the letters. Very time consuming.

Tom

MaximRecoil · « **Reply #44 on:** May 17, 2010, 07:16:47 pm »

Quote from: tbombaci on May 13, 2010, 06:12:03 pm

Still working on the sideart as promised. I am at the point of the halftone in the letters. Very time consuming.

Tom

Halftones are the printer's job. Halftones were never in source artwork; they were produced during the printing process.

lamojd · « **Reply #45 on:** September 15, 2010, 01:25:39 am »

Did anyone complete the Galaga 88 Artwork, I'm at the point where I have to get this machine out, and I hate to have to print up the lack luster graphics, when things were looking so promising. Mine was burnt in a fire, I've repainted the cabinet, replaced the t-molding, buttons, Marquee light just need artwork now.

sean-o-mac · « **Reply #46 on:** December 07, 2010, 04:46:13 pm »

Hey guys and gals. My computer got a virus last year and I lost all my files I had stored. I've been working hard to recover all those file among the 1000's of DVD and Mozy.

Another member just emailed me today and asked about it.

I appologize for promising to do this one and not doing it. I have PMed Mr.Clean and as soon as he sends me the 400 dpi copy, I will get started on it.

If I can get this by tomorrow, I should have it done by Sunday night the latest. I will upload it over at vectorlib after it done.

Sean-O-Mac

mrclean · « **Reply #47 on:** December 07, 2010, 05:11:00 pm »

CPO, Marquee, Sideart......

http://www.sendspace.com/file/7ujqw7

sean-o-mac · « **Reply #48 on:** December 07, 2010, 05:18:57 pm »

Thanks Mr.Clean. I just downloaded them and will get started ASAP. Should be done by Friday the latest. I'll post the CPO for download from mediafire.

lamojd · « **Reply #49 on:** December 11, 2010, 01:47:57 pm »

Sounds wonderful, I had almost given up hope, I'll be checking vectorlib Sunday night.

Thanks,

I'll be sure to post pics when it's completed too.

beatbachs · « **Reply #50 on:** February 15, 2013, 11:58:30 pm »

Bumping this thread as I'm about to begin a restoration project on a Galaga 88 cab. Would love to get some of these files to begin my project with. Thanks!

lamojd · « **Reply #51 on:** February 19, 2013, 06:31:16 pm »

I don't think anyone ever completed it, I finally gave up and printed a generic marquee, no sideart and the original/ partially burnt cpo maybe it can get done now, I'll see if I have any files around

jibmums · « **Reply #52 on:** February 20, 2013, 10:49:46 am »

I'd like to get whatever CP / marquee / sideart files there were also, if you still have them.

mrclean · « **Reply #53 on:** February 28, 2013, 09:57:56 pm »

as requested, my original scan of the sideart....
http://www.sendspace.com/file/kgrppw

rikitiki · « **Reply #54 on:** April 14, 2013, 02:35:28 pm »

I have these available now
SideArt
http://www.thisoldgame.com/products/galaga-88-side-art

Marquee
http://www.thisoldgame.com/products/galaga-88-750


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